1.84% is the change from 979 to 997
Calculation steps:
[( 997 - 979 ) ÷ 979] x 100 = 1.84%
Formula
Percentage change = [(997 - 979) / 979] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
997 - 979 = 18
18 ÷ 979 = 0.018386108273748723
0.018386108273748723 x 100 = 1.84%